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Castor holds first swim meet in over 2-decades

Castor holds first swim meet in over 2-decades

Event results from the June 25-36 swim meet
Nick Tetz was this year’s biggest single money winner at the Ponoka Stampede

Nick Tetz was this year’s biggest single money winner at the Ponoka Stampede

Winning Ponoka Stampede can be a ticket to ride to the Canadian Finals Rodeo
Ponoka Stampede Showdown wrapup

Ponoka Stampede Showdown wrapup

After a cool and windy Sunday rodeo presentation, the Ponoka Stampede has wrapped for another year.
Ponoka Stampede Showdown promises excitement after Sunday afternoon finals

Ponoka Stampede Showdown promises excitement after Sunday afternoon finals

The stage is set for the Sunday Showdown at the Ponoka Stampede.
Ponoka Stampede Day 6 chuckwagon wrap-up

Ponoka Stampede Day 6 chuckwagon wrap-up

The infield was swampy due to a storm that had passed by minutes earlier, but that didn’t stop the chuckwagon drivers from taking their starting positions during Canada Day action at the Ponoka Stampede.
PHOTOS: Canada Day rodeo action at the Ponoka Stampede

PHOTOS: Canada Day rodeo action at the Ponoka Stampede

It was standing room only during Canada Day rodeo action at the Ponoka Stampede.
Bonnett brothers take on hometown Ponoka Stampede on Canada Day

Bonnett brothers take on hometown Ponoka Stampede on Canada Day

Team roping is a family affair when it comes to the Bonnett clan of Ponoka.
Making his fourth appearance in the Finals, Ponoka’s Craig Weisgerber can’t wait for Sunday

Making his fourth appearance in the Finals, Ponoka’s Craig Weisgerber can’t wait for Sunday

By Dianne Finstad
Ponoka cowboy takes stuntman role in movie production

Ponoka cowboy takes stuntman role in movie production

Film crew on-site at Ponoka Stampede during rodeo
PHOTOS: Day 5 Ponoka Stampede Chuckwagon action

PHOTOS: Day 5 Ponoka Stampede Chuckwagon action

After a fourth day of racing, the stage is set for Saturday’s chuckwagon showdown.